Voter Registration

Registration DeadlineThe deadline for mail in registration is the fifth Saturday before any primary or general election. In person registration remains available until 9:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday preceding any primary or general election. You may register to vote in person only by appearing at the office of the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters. Online and mail in voter registration information is available and provided below.

ID Number You must supply a Nevada’s Driver’s License Number or Nevada ID Card Number if you have been issued one. If you do not have a Driver’s License Number or Nevada ID Card Number, you must supply the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, please contact your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to be assigned a unique identifier.

Choice of Party
You must register with a party if you want to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention. If you register with a minor political party, or as a Nonpartisan you will receive a Nonpartisan Ballot for the Primary Election.

Signature
To register in Nevada you must:

be a citizen of the United States

have attained the age of 18 years on the date of the next election

have continuously resided in the State of Nevada, in your county, at least 30 days and in your precinct at least 10 days before the next election

have your civil rights restored if you were convicted of a felony

not be determined by a court of law to be mentally incompetent

claim no other place as your legal residence

If you are registered as a voter or plan to register as a voter in another state, please contact your Secretary of State’s office or the state voter/election department.

Applications may be returned to the Secretary of State’s office at the address above, but to avoid possible delays, you are advised to return your completed voter registration applications directly to your local county election official.

Local county addresses
To meet registration deadlines, especially during the two weeks before the close of the mail in registration deadline, return completed applications to your respective County Clerk/ Registrar of Voters. A complete list of County Clerk/Registrar of Voters and registration deadlines is available on the State of Nevada web site.

Online Voter RegistrationOnline voter registration is now available for residents of all Nevada counties. Eligible voters can register to vote and update their voter registration information online, including change of address and party affiliation. A Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued Driver’s License or ID is required.

Mail (or deliver in person) the form to the county clerk or registrar of voters in your county. Find the office and location that serves your county.

If you have technical problems, please call the Secretary of State’s office at 775.684.5705.

Other Options for Registering to Vote
You may register to vote at any NV Department of Motor Vehicles office, at your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office, at various social service agencies, and on college campuses.